Best Time to Visit Venice
Best time to visit Venice: April, June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Venice
Go in April, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Venice month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 34° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 52° | 39° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 58° | 44° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 65° | 50° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 56° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 82° | 67° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 85° | 69° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 86° | 70° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 76° | 62° | 5,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 67° | 54° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 55° | 41° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 36° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Venice compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Venice.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Garda | 82 mi | 60°F | +34°F warmer | 47 in |
| Lake Bled | 107 mi | 53°F | 38°F cooler | 58 in |
| Slovenia | 114 mi | 53°F | 38°F cooler | 48 in |
| Florence | 127 mi | 61°F | +34°F warmer | 47 in |
| Historic Centre of Florence | 127 mi | 61°F | +34°F warmer | 47 in |
Best time to visit each airport in Venice
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Best time to visit each unesco world heritage site in Venice
1 unesco world heritage sites mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Venice is a city in Italy. Venice is known for Canals, St Mark's Square and gondolas. It has a population of about 258.000.
Right now it is 72°F (22°C) in Venice with mainly clear. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 71°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Venice is April, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°F.
The closest major airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), about 5 mi away. Nearby highlights include Venice and its Lagoon, Lake Garda, Lake Bled and Historic Centre of Florence.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 82°F is 3.4°F below the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Venice today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Venice right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:54 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌤️ 82° / 71°
Mainly clear · 0% rain · wind 12 mph
🌥️ 89° / 70°
Fog · 28% rain · wind 14 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Venice?
Venice is a city in Italy. Its coordinates are 45.4408, 12.3155. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Venice right now?
It is currently 72°F (22°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 70% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
April, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Venice, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Venice in?
Venice observes Europe/Rome (UTC+02:00). The local time is 6:54 AM.
How many people live in Venice?
Venice has a population of approximately 258.000.
What is the nearest airport to Venice?
The closest airports are Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 5 mi away, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), 174 mi away and Munich Airport (MUC), 203 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Venice?
Popular options include Venice and its Lagoon, Lake Garda, Lake Bled, Historic Centre of Florence, Swiss National Park and Zugspitze.
What places are in Venice?
Venice covers 2 places in this atlas, including Venice Marco Polo Airport and Venice and its Lagoon.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 6:54 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
